Papa Wash
Papawash Free, 60g
Papawash Free, 60g
@cosme rating: 5.6/7.0
Enzyme facial cleanser focused on anti-aging care
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
A new powder facial cleanser formulated with natural papain enzymes that focuses on anti-aging care*1 [99.9% natural ingredients]. This long-selling facial cleanser, formulated with ESS's unique papain enzyme*, has been enhanced with six botanical ingredients and clay! It thoroughly removes "aging grime"*2, the cause of skin troubles that accelerate with age. This formula combines high cleansing power with moisture, making it suitable for use every morning and night. *Papain = cleansing ingredient*1 Age-appropriate care*2 Stress that accelerates aging, such as dead skin cells and lipid peroxides, is also included.
Ingredients
Talc, sodium lauroyl glutamate, potato starch, potassium cocoyl glycine, sodium myristate, dextrin, potassium myristate, corn starch, sodium laurate, potassium laurate, silica, pyroferrite, quartz, sodium palmitate, papain, rice bran extract, pear branch extract, mannitol, trehalose, ascorbic acid, agar, kaolin, potassium palmitate, lauric acid, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, stearic acid, glycerin, BG, water
How to use
(1) Place a coin-sized amount of powder in the palm of your clean hand, add the same amount of lukewarm water as the powder, and lather. (2) Apply the lather to areas with the most sebum, and wash from the inside out. (3) Rinse approximately seven times, as excessive rinsing can cause dryness.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.